After mixed experiences with several agencies in our local area, we settled on Hocking Stuart Preston and never looked back. Joe, Josie and their wonderful team have always worked diligently to manage our investment property right up until its recent sale. Ashleigh is an amazing Property Manager, who always brings great energy and a proactive approach. Ash always kept us updated on the health of our property, status of our tenants, their living experience and any maintenance issues that arose from time to time. Ashleigh would always present with honest and considered advice and recommendations when we sought it. We always had peace of mind, knowing our property was in her care and we were so lucky to have her for as long as we did. Joe and the wider team were all instrumental in leading a strategic approach to the sale of our first home. From our initial decision to sell right through to the auction, all aspects including minor preparation works for sale, market analysis, the advertising campaign, the intel we received after each inspection - everything was perfectly timed and sequenced. Joe is a very experienced auctioneer and negotiator, who finds the balance in guiding you through the process whilst always making you feel in control. Ably supported by Josie, Brie and Lucy - the whole team fully appreciate the significance of their client's important life decisions. We couldn't have asked for a better outcome and we will forever be in their debt. Jess and Paul

understood our requirements and followed through with what was said and planned

Joe has now sold two properties for our family; he always goes beyond he's means to ensure our expectations are met. We would not hesitate to recommend Hockingstuart Preston, to friends and family. Joe & Jossie are also fantastic supporters in their local community, with over 10 years supporting the Preston Bullants junior and senior Clubs. It's not always about selling houses.

Joe and his team are great to work with. Great advice on getting the property ready for sale and a sleek marketing campaign. Constantly kept up to date during the campaign with a phone calls after every open for inspection followed by a written report next day.

Joe Ledda and his team at Hocking Stuart Preston are amazing, the professionalism that they show and how they keep you informed with everything that is going on is second to none. I would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone to sell there property just an outstanding company and people to deal with

I have all the love for the team at Hocking Stuart, especially Brienna! We felt so well looked after. Brie was so genuine and attentive and unexpectedly caring. On auction day I was a bunch of nerves but Josie had my back during the process and helped get to the finish line. Post auction, I didn’t really feel like it was just a transaction, Brie, Josie and Jo seemed genuinely happy for us. Would 100% recommend this team. Thank you!

Joe has excellent and invaluable knowledge of the market. I cannot fault the representation we received in all executions of the sale. From the start of the process and all the way through, we were kept well informed with every step of the sale progress. We would highly recommend Joe and his team.

Cathal was great to work with, was responsive and informative on the processes and communication. Could not fault Cathal on his communication and understanding of our situation. Note: the problems we encountered were with the processes themselves (or the timelines) and with our lack of understanding on “the next steps” for bank/conveyancing etc. we are in nether. Country vic, where a contract does not need to be signed for the offer. This then started a chain reaction of not meeting deposit terms, organising building inspection, then following up with the cooling off period. Although “preapproved”, the bank and there processes held up deposit. Adding a lot of confusion, and time urgent items, which is extremely stressful and affected our family/life/work. Understanding you work for the vendor, but not sure if this is a new Melbourne thing because of the market - it did not occur like this when we bought in Melb about 15 yrs ago.

nice team of people to deal with

Joe understood me as the customer which led me to trust him and his sales method

Joe and the team were great to deal with during the purchase of our home. Communication throughout the campaign was prompt and thorough. We’re very happy with our experience.

After meeting with several different agents we were immediately drawn towards Joe & Josie (also Cathal). They were polite, organised & always super punctual. The whole process was a pleasure & we got the desired result at Auction. I would highly recommend & use them both again in a heartbeat. Thank you